Wild Women Expeditions

What Wild Women Expeditions does

Wild Women Expeditions (legal entity 7690037 Canada Inc., founded 1991, headquartered in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada) is a privately held direct-to-consumer tour operator that curates and sells women-only adventure travel experiences across roughly 30+ countries spanning Antarctica, the Arctic, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company organizes guided group expeditions including small-ship polar voyages, African safaris, hiking and trekking itineraries, cultural tours, horseback riding, and pilgrimage walks, with pricing typically ranging from approximately $5,995 to $7,495 USD per person for premium multi-day itineraries such as Ultimate Egypt, Japan Kumano Kodo, Croatia Active Adventure, and Svalbard Explorer.

The core product is an all-inclusive group tour package covering accommodation, in-country transportation, expert local female guides, park and entry fees, and most meals; international flights are not included. Bookings are taken directly through the company's website (with payment processing handled by Flywire) or by phone, secured by a non-refundable deposit with the balance due 90 days before departure. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer — no third-party resellers, OTAs, or retail channels — and customer acquisition is driven by a 30,000+ member Facebook community, a content marketing blog, regular destination webinars, earned media in publications such as National Geographic Traveler and Travel + Leisure, and a broad social media presence.

The business is asset-light and partnership-heavy: Wild Women Expeditions does not own vessels or accommodation and instead aggregates inventory from third-party suppliers including expedition ship operators (Adventure Canada, Aurora Expeditions, Quark Expeditions), local guides, and accommodation providers. The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no parent company, and is recognized as Best Adventure Tour Operator 2024 by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice. Supplementary revenue-adjacent services include recommended travel insurance partnerships (Manulife for Canada, Ripcord for the US, Now Boarding Travel) and a social impact initiative, Move for Freedom, in partnership with Ally Global Foundation.

Name

Wild Women Expeditions

Legal name

7690037 Canada Inc. o/a Wild Women Expeditions

Website

https://wildwomenexpeditions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wild Women Expeditions is a privately held Canadian tour operator founded in 1991 that designs and sells women-only guided adventure travel packages to 30+ countries, distributing directly to individual female travelers via its website, webinars, and a 30,000+ member Facebook community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL), Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM), Luxury Cruise + Land Expedition Operators (Cruise-Tour Programs) (THAEABAH), Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Pilgrimage Packages (Land-Only) Tour Operators (THAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Women adventure travel
• Guided group tours
• Expedition travel
• Hiking tours
• Safari adventures

Headquarters

HQ city

Corner Brook

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Adventure Tours: Wild Women Expeditions sells all-inclusive group travel packages to women travelers. Tours include accommodation, in-country transportation, expert guides, park fees, and most meals. Pricing is per person based on shared occupancy. Customers pay a non-refundable deposit to secure booking and the remaining balance 90 days before departure. The company acts as an intermediary, booking trips through third-party suppliers including ship operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wild Women Expeditions sells all-inclusive, women-only group travel packages to individual travelers. Tours include accommodation, in-country transportation, expert local female guides, park fees, and most meals, with pricing per person based on shared occupancy. The company acts as an intermediary, booking trips through third-party suppliers including ship operators for polar expeditions, and serves customers across dozens of global destinations including Antarctica, the Arctic, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Product overview

Wild Women Expeditions operates as a women-focused adventure travel company offering a diverse portfolio of guided group tours. The core offerings include Women's Hiking Adventures, Small Ship Expeditions, African Safari Adventures, and destination-specific trips to Antarctica, the Arctic, Egypt, Machu Picchu, Morocco, Japan, Croatia, and other global locations. The company operates on a women-only tour model emphasizing safety, community, and cultural connection. Supplementary services include travel insurance partnerships (Manulife, Ripcord), payment processing via Flywire, educational webinars, and the Move for Freedom social impact initiative. The company was founded in 1991 and maintains a community of over 30,000 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Hiking Adventures Guided women-only hiking adventures across various global destinations, featuring experienced local female guides and a focus on safety, community, and cultural connection.
• Small Ship Expeditions
• African Safari Adventures
• Antarctica Expeditions
• Arctic Expeditions
• Egypt Adventures
• Horseback Riding Adventures
• Machu Picchu Treks
• Morocco Adventures
• Ultimate Egypt
• Japan Kumano Kodo Hiking Adventure
• Croatia Active Adventure
• Svalbard Explorer Best of High Arctic Norway

Quantifiable outcome

• Adventure Travel Trade Association reports 230% increase in women-focused travel operators, validating the market demand Wild Women Expeditions has pioneered since 1991

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Ally Global FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026Wild Women Expeditions partners with Ally Global Foundation for the annual 'Move for Freedom' walking event (July 13-19, 2026). The partnership raises funds and awareness for prevention of sex trafficking and exploitation, and helps provide long-term care, education, and opportunities for survivors.
• Adventure CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventure Canada operates small ship expeditions (Ocean Nova and Ocean Victory) that Wild Women Expeditions books for their women-only Arctic expeditions including Baffin Island, Greenland, and Ellesmere Island trips. Customers on these trips are subject to Adventure Canada's separate booking terms and conditions.
• Aurora ExpeditionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAurora Expeditions operates the Sylvia Earle vessel for Antarctica expeditions that Wild Women Expeditions books for their women's Antarctic adventures. Separate booking terms and conditions apply.
• Quark ExpeditionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuark Expeditions operates the Ocean Explorer vessel used for Svalbard and Arctic expeditions. Wild Women Expeditions books these vessels for their women-only Arctic expeditions with separate booking terms.
• FlywiresupportingTechnology or IntegrationFlywire is the payment platform used by Wild Women Expeditions for all financial transactions. It is a regulated business and is SOC 1 & 2 compliant and PCI compliant.
• ManulifesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerManulife travel insurance is offered as a recommended insurance partner for Canadian residents booking with Wild Women Expeditions. They provide travel medical insurance, trip cancellation, and interruption coverage.
• Ripcord Rescue Travel InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRipcord is partnered with Wild Women Expeditions to provide travel insurance for US residents, specializing in emergency medical and evacuation coverage for adventurous travelers.
• Now Boarding TravelsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNow Boarding Travel serves as a recommended travel insurance partner that can advise and help find the right insurance policy for Wild Women Expeditions customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adventure Women: US-based women-only adventure tour operator active since 1982, offering active and cultural trips worldwide. Closely comparable to WWE in target audience (women 30+), product format (small-group guided trips), and pricing tier.
• Women Travelers Solo: Women-focused tour operator running small-group trips designed for solo female travelers. Overlaps directly with WWE's women-only, solo-friendly small-group model across hiking and cultural itineraries.
• Mountain Travel Sobek: Pioneer adventure travel company founded in 1969 offering premium hiking, trekking, and small-ship expeditions globally. Comparable to WWE on premium adventure product, supplier relationships with expedition operators, and global destination breadth.
• Wild Women Travel: UK-based women-only adventure travel company offering small-group trips across multiple continents. Directly competes with Wild Women Expeditions in the same women-only adventure niche with a similar product mix (hiking, cultural, and active trips).

Broad incumbents

• Exodus Adventure Travels: UK-founded small-group adventure operator with global itineraries including hiking, cultural, and polar trips. Comparable to WWE on adventure product mix and trip duration, with broader audience positioning.
• Intrepid Travel: Large global adventure tour operator with mixed-gender and women-only branded itineraries. Comparable on global destination coverage and small-group adventure format, but at significantly larger scale and broader positioning.
• National Geographic Expeditions: Premium expedition brand operated in partnership with Lindblad. Overlaps with WWE on small-ship polar expeditions (Antarctica, Arctic) and high-ASP guided itineraries, with much greater scale and brand reach.
• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure tour operator offering hundreds of itineraries across all continents. Overlaps with WWE on small-group adventure format and global coverage, with much larger scale and broader audience.
• REI Adventures: Cooperative-owned outdoor retailer running a guided adventure travel program with global itineraries. Overlaps with WWE on hiking and active adventure product but serves a broader (mixed-gender) audience as part of a larger retail portfolio.

Emerging players

• Black Tomato: Boutique experiential travel company specializing in bespoke, high-touch adventure and cultural journeys. Comparable to WWE on premium pricing, experiential positioning, and curated active itineraries, though not exclusively women-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WildWomenExpeditions
• Facebookfacebook.com/WildWomenExpeditions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wild-women-expeditions
• Instagraminstagram.com/wildwomenexpeditions
• TikToktiktok.com/@wildwomenexpeditions
• Pinterestca.pinterest.com/wildwomenexpeditions
• Xx.com/wild_women

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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